I remember being a young private in the Army and wondering why we had a boot shine kit on our field packing list. Finally, a sergeant explained it to me: It's not to polish the boot, it's to take care of the leather and seams. Being deployed you never know when you might get access to a new pair of boots, so you'd best take care of what you have. And as an aside: breaking in new boots SUCKS and HURTS!
I remember reading where a guy went through basic training in the 70's (I think) when he joined the USMC. The DI made them swim in their boots during the first week then go to bed with their boots on, still soaked. The next morning their boots fit perfectly and the only sores they got where from extreme days.
I really appreciate how modest and casual this is. No fancy charcoal infused $1000 brushes or nothing, just some good ol' fashioned mink oil and a simple rag! Very short and sweet 👌
Love how you showed even minimum effort can prolong the life of your leather shoes and without needing 5 brushes, 10 products and two hours to do it. Also love how you wear your cat on your shoulder
I never understood why people would buy really good quality boots only to neglect them until they literally fell apart. Even in the times when I could not afford as good a boot as I wanted I did my best to condition my boots regularly. They broke in quicker and lasted longer. Thanks for the info.
I really appreciate how you go into detail on this stuff, actually explaining what things do and why you should/shouldn't use it, instead of videos that just run through and go "OK now put saddle soap on it"
Love this video. Just like to point out that cleaning them is equally as important as conditioning them. The dirt and mud grit gets into those fibers and accelerates the breaking down of the leather. It's always great to see easy/fast methods to maintain boots when you live and work in them every day!
I know this vids a bit old now, but I had been wanting to finally clean my boot and this vid finally inspired me and informed me enough to finally get everything I needed to do so. Got some brushes, Fiebings saddle soap, and Venetian shoe cream. Made my Redbacks look like new! I may have done too much shoe cream though (3 thin layers), as after my shift the creases became a bit white. Looked up some solutions, if extra buffing doesn't work then I'll try warming em up with a blow-drier. Thanks!
You gave the best description of how to use saddle soap on boots that I've seen yet. Especially about wiping down with a damp rag at the end. It's not enough to get the lather, everything needs to also be removed from the surface.
I don't know why, but it is fun watching this. There was a short time in my life where i had to clean "my" leather boots on a daily bases. You might not want your boots to look brand new, but the reasons why i had to clean "my" boots wanted that for sure... Every morning for almost a year i was standing still in the front row of around 50 guys standing in a square formation and whenever somebodies boots were not clean enough this meant trouble. So we learned cleaning boots quick. We had two different sorts of boots, and treated them a bit different: There were the heavy ones for out in the field and marching with "luggage" and the light ones for anything else. (even the light ones had a double stiched welt and high quality leather) The heavies got cleaned with a stiff brush and water, and when dry enough generously provided with "leather fat" as we called it to keep them water proof, the light ones seldom needed more than a bit of brushing and a bit of shoe creme. The creme i used is from a company dating back to the 18th century and it contains almond oil or bees wax (depending on which you take). Kept them nice, and easy to polish up to a shine. (For almost 20 years now i haven't worn leather boots or shoes much, so almost unnecessary knowledge for me now)
Years ago a old cobbler told me that two pair of boots will last as long as three and three will last as long as five. (diminishing returns after three) The reason he gave was that when you wear a boot for one day and let it dry for two or three the rot from sweat and just being wet has a hard time to establish itself.
This is 100% true. The leather uppers will last indefinitely if you take care of them and you can get the soles replaced when they wear down, but if the insole disintegrates because you wear the same pair of boots every day for months on end and don't let them dry out and rest, you're pretty much boned.
I recently learned this and now happily switch between my six pairs of boots. Never wearing one for more than a day and letting them dry out. Doing the same thing with shoes. I finally don't feel like a hoarder of footwear. 😅🥾
At 3:15 I always use the saddle soaps that are made in mexico, they are the best, their is one i use a saddle soap that is made of pumpkin, and its all natural and the soap actually helps to preserve the leather and not dry it out, it actually adds the natural oils of the pumpkin after the boot dries i use the oil conditioner, I have a pair of timberland boots for 10 years now that i have been using occasionally and use this method
Thanks. The tip about the water and saddle soap is appreciated. The lessons about the fiber structure of leather helps. I know that I’ve had good work boots for years because I clean and condition them. I have friends and relatives that go through ‘em a pair every year. I look and shouldn’t judge, but I do. Texas
Great video! I appreciate the cautionary tips on not over soaping or getting the leather soaked with water. I just got some nice leather boots for work and want to make them last as long as possible and keep them looking their best. Thank you!
Saddle soap is great for the occasional clean, rather than for every time you clean your boots-- so probably once, maybe twice a year depending on what conditions you're putting your boots through. Otherwise, brush your boots off regularly and recondition as needed.
Just a dude and his Toaster. I never miss an upload. Started by looking how to break in my Docs that I had always wanted and now I learn something I didn’t know every week. I also think that you should display the half boots behind you ❄️🐱🥰
I've become addicted to this channel! Great vid. Definitely do another one on cleaning with broader range of steps - from foam cleaning and removing old creams (acetone/Reno Mat etc) to adding layers of stuff (conditioner, mink oil, cream, polish). There's plenty of vids on that, of course, but I'd personally love to hear your take on importance (or otherwise) of each, actual effects on the leather, situations when some of these steps are more appropriate or not, etc. Just some thoughts :)
Best technique. I do exactly the same steps, dry brushing is most important, then slightly dump brash with soap and immediately wipe with a dry cloth. Apply some oil or wax.
I was using Huberds grease for a long time (love the smell, especially), but then found out my favorite Finnish army suplus store, Varusteleka, sells 500ml tubs of their grease for super cheap (texture and smell is very similar to Huberds as well). They also sell pine tar which they recommend mixing with their grease for treating leather. After using that stuff, I don't think i'll go back to the North American stuff. It's cheap, does the job as well if not better than others I have tried, smells great, and waterproofs (I avoid goretex in leather boots)
Appreciate this so much, I work in a barn so this is so helpful with minimal time and lil bit more effort within that small amount of time is great for my little energy left at the end of the day.
I'm pretty clueless about leather, and watched this after rubbing bag balm on my boots and wondering if i should have washed them with water or soap first. Glad I didn't! Thanks for keeping it short and practical!
Okay, I'm addicted to your channel. Waiting for the next video with more steps for cleaning and conditioning the leather. I'd like to know more about using layers of dubbin, mink oil, cream, polish, etc. Like what to use first, waterproofing or moisturizing? And last? - For smooth and grain leather :) Thanks!
I was skeptical about you getting them clean without water but that actually worked well. I’m sure many experts will be chiming in to say you did it wrong though.......it is the RUclips comment section after all 🤓
Oh wow, I didn’t know how much of an effect scrubbing, but especially the brush has.. I tried 4 different brushes now that I had lying around, stiff vegetable brush, soft vegetable brush, a stiff shoe cleaner brush and a soft… rubber shoe cleaner brush? And surprisingly enough to me, the rubber one cleaned out a lot of dirt just so, while the others seemed to smear the dirt? Maybe it stuck to the brush via an electrostatic effect? Who knows ^^ Point is - even „just“ a brush can already make a big difference, but there’s also a difference in brushes!
Hi I am just commenting because this was the most relaxing video about conditioning leather boots ever and I am about to go see what kind of oil I have to use on mine…
Terrific video. Succinct. Concise. And in minimum time. I’ve always soaked entire boot and furiously scrubbed with dish soap. After drying, the leather becomes hard and If I didn’t use shoe trees, the boot curled-up. I’ll use your method from now forward.
Do you have a video on how to wash / clean a leather jacket. Also get rid of the "old smell" they tend to get if it hasn't been used. Keep up the great work. I've learned heaps from you
Thank you for the reminder and inspiration to get to my boots. I've had a pair of leather winter boots for years and years, and I think they've lasted so long because I regularly maintain them. But it's been a rough winter and I keep forgetting. It was good to get some new tips, and learn that I've been doing things (mostly) right all this time. I've stop using a wet rag to wash them off first though.
Thanks for the tips. I was searching for effective ways to clean my docs and this video came in at the right time. I'm looking forward to exploring your channel and get some information on boot brands worth investing in. I really appreciate you buying and taking the time to review docs.
Ngl I feel like a noob trying to clean out these boots I got from a vintage store, but this video really did make me feel at ease of, there’s no pressure, the boots are gonna look great anyways! as long as you don’t completely neglect them
Great video as always! just this weekend I watched a bunch of vids on how to clean and codition leather boots and most of them swear by saddle soap, so this info really comes in handy. Can't wait for the next cleaning video. Thanks for the info!
WOW - I'm so glad I watched your video. I found a pair of my boots 👢 hidden in a cupboard. Two years later I came across them!!! They needed quite a lot of TLC. I followed your instructions & they look great 👍 So a big thank you for posting your video 👢 👢 👢 👢
Dying to know what your table top is made of?? It would be nice to see a demonstration of the cat harness. Obenauf's has anti mold/mildew ingredients and I can tell you it really works. Important if you have moisture around.
Thomas Crapper was an English plumber and businessman. He founded Thomas Crapper & Co in London, a plumbing equipment company. So, that is why some people call the water closet (W.C)/Toilet/Loo/John whatever.... The Crapper
I'm leaning towards only using saddle soap once or twice a year for deep shampooing. I'm a boot noob, this is my 2nd season pulling boots out of storage. I hit them with saddle soap and a wet rag, let them dry thoroughly, then spoiled them with mink oil. I also have an old leather jacket that I thrifted from Salvation Army. It's so dry that I actually put mink oil on it first (it was already dry and cracking), then I'm gonna shampoo it with saddle soap to get the stains out, then reapply mink oil. It should be good all year, right?
I've never used saddle soap before so clueless when I bought it lol. Glad I came across your video. I live in the city now so my boots don't get as dirty as they did when I lived and worked as a wildland firefighter myself.
Growing up on a farm and ranch and riding horses. why we were told to break in our boots was to take and stand in the horse trough let the water soak the boots then wear them all day that way breaks them in around your feet. Has worked every time for me. and I condition them about every three to four months with old fashioned mink oil not the new stuff
how do i condition light brown boots? are they gonna turn dark brown😢 is there a way of conditioning that doesn’t make that happen? or does the leather turn back to its colour with time?
I have altamas all black jungle boots I spray them off with a hose let them dry and reaply mink oil the pasty kind and takes about 2 min. But I wouldn't do that to my Rios of Mercedes elephant skin boots or not even on my Tony llamas. Great videyo, thanks bro.
That is similar how I clean my boots. I didn't have the can saddle soap yet though I normal use the can mink oil all the time. I only have 1 can left from 1940-60s era. I haven't look for a can version though need to soon. I seen one person using beewax which I was thinking on getting.
Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is gonna be running 3 Honda Civic's with spoon engines. On top of that he just came into Harry's and ordered 3 t66 turbo's with NOS's and a Motec System Exhaust.
Suggestion for a video - I have a really sweet green '80s German leather motorcycle jacket that has a slice in the leather on the back. The cut goes through the surface grain but not the entire way through the leather. What would be your recommendations on repairing this, materials, etc?
Are there any type of oils or conditioners for nubuck/ suede boots?! Like the Timberland 6inch. I have read that adding moisturizing oils to those types of leather will ruin them. Any comment on that or maybe even a video?
Nikolay Stoykov checkout nikwax brand leather products. They make at least one. Definite spot check to see if the color changes. Also, recommend waterproof spraying suede to keep stains away
We call it clomping. As in "Go clomp your shoes before you clean them!" Only I am the only one cleaning them. Next Sunday night before dinner will be mandatory watching of this video. So they (teenage sons) will know how to clean 'em themselves after the clomping. I Learned something as well, thanks!
Haha i like the idea of being a part of a family meeting. It's definitely a good thing to learn though. You can make a pair of boots last for so long if you take care of them
That's way different than what I do. I pressure wash my gortex waterproof work boots then let them dry overnight. The next day I mink them 3x. Letting the oil set each time. Been doing that for 20yrs. Works for me. Can you show use how to clean nubuck/sweade for our fancy boots as I won't use pressure washer and oil on that as I don't want my military desert boot to change colour.
One question I do have is why do you use mink oil are there any benefits to using mink oil vs standard leather conditioner or is it just your preference
Thank you for the info, if you have a pair of smooth leather shoes that never get dirty and you polish them after each wear, do you need to condition them?
Is there a difference in the liquid mink oil and the one that is paste in the tin? I mean aside from the consistency? Also, would baseball glove conditioner work?
Just wash them in the kitchen sink with a soft dish brush and Dawn dishwashing soap. It's mild enough, and removes all the excess surface oils you want removed. Run them under warm water while scrubbing and cleaning, and rinsing. It's ok if they are soaking wet. Set them in a spot that is warm and dry, to FULLY dry overnight. The next day, condition them with your favorite conditioner, leather honey, pure neatsfoot, mink oil, etc.. There's nothing wrong with soaking them temporarily to get them super clean, since you will be replacing the necessary conditioning oils the next day. For people who actually work for a living, like loggers and farmers, especially cattle farmers, you really appreciate thoroughly cleaning your boots.
One thing is for SURE, you goop on the mink oil and let it sit over night, those boots will slowly “weep” back the oils for weeks. I say “wash away”, just pickle them in mink oil after. Seriously, try polishing and buffing HEAVILY mink oiled boots and you’ll understand
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I remember being a young private in the Army and wondering why we had a boot shine kit on our field packing list. Finally, a sergeant explained it to me: It's not to polish the boot, it's to take care of the leather and seams. Being deployed you never know when you might get access to a new pair of boots, so you'd best take care of what you have. And as an aside: breaking in new boots SUCKS and HURTS!
I remember reading where a guy went through basic training in the 70's (I think) when he joined the USMC. The DI made them swim in their boots during the first week then go to bed with their boots on, still soaked. The next morning their boots fit perfectly and the only sores they got where from extreme days.
Mink oil. It darkens the leather something fierce, but it makes break-in so much easier you won't care about the color change
@@Arto257Just buy a lighter finish boot and then they look great after the oil
@@kvltizti have black leather so i like the look when it darkens lol
I really appreciate how modest and casual this is. No fancy charcoal infused $1000 brushes or nothing, just some good ol' fashioned mink oil and a simple rag! Very short and sweet 👌
Love how you showed even minimum effort can prolong the life of your leather shoes and without needing 5 brushes, 10 products and two hours to do it. Also love how you wear your cat on your shoulder
dont be silly , the cat is clearly wearing him on its paws
The cat is the best part of the whole video (as well as the great info!) What kind of harness is on his cool cat? :)
I completely missed the cat on his shoulder 😆
I clean mine with a brush like his and condition them with motor oil. It seems to work fine.
@@kathryngrant2629 he made it for his cat it's custom but you probably seen the video he made making it since you're comments a year old
Forget all that, that cat has a dope harness !!!!!!
Hahaha thanks. I may or may not have made like 15 prototypes for him before i landed on this design....
@@RoseAnvil lol so that's what you do with the free time you save on cleaning your boots
Notice how kitty was neglected then gave up and walked away.
I never understood why people would buy really good quality boots only to neglect them until they literally fell apart. Even in the times when I could not afford as good a boot as I wanted I did my best to condition my boots regularly. They broke in quicker and lasted longer. Thanks for the info.
I really appreciate how you go into detail on this stuff, actually explaining what things do and why you should/shouldn't use it, instead of videos that just run through and go "OK now put saddle soap on it"
Same
Toaster is back. And he has upgrades.
TheAegisClaw after Toaster picked up 16 pieces of leather, he used the games crafting system to get some next level items.
Love this video. Just like to point out that cleaning them is equally as important as conditioning them. The dirt and mud grit gets into those fibers and accelerates the breaking down of the leather. It's always great to see easy/fast methods to maintain boots when you live and work in them every day!
That’s very true, thanks!
Can u do one for nubuk/suede?
MurdeRouSs CL0WN
This!
Oh yes! This! I need this so much!
+1
Don't tell the anti mink oil crowd where the leather comes from...
Not minks I hope?
😂
I’m cackling like a witch right now
People are stupid as F. They still think chicken meat comes from the grocery store.
Well their holdup is minks are killed for fur to satiate our vanity. Leather is a by product of meat industry fulfilling an actual useful purpose
Toaster's shoulder balancing skill at 8:44 is the internet's gift to mankind!
Ha ha ha I forgot he was on there
This is very helpful, glad to see a minimalistic approach that gets the job done without going overboard.
I know this vids a bit old now, but I had been wanting to finally clean my boot and this vid finally inspired me and informed me enough to finally get everything I needed to do so. Got some brushes, Fiebings saddle soap, and Venetian shoe cream. Made my Redbacks look like new!
I may have done too much shoe cream though (3 thin layers), as after my shift the creases became a bit white. Looked up some solutions, if extra buffing doesn't work then I'll try warming em up with a blow-drier.
Thanks!
You gave the best description of how to use saddle soap on boots that I've seen yet. Especially about wiping down with a damp rag at the end. It's not enough to get the lather, everything needs to also be removed from the surface.
I don't know why, but it is fun watching this. There was a short time in my life where i had to clean "my" leather boots on a daily bases. You might not want your boots to look brand new, but the reasons why i had to clean "my" boots wanted that for sure... Every morning for almost a year i was standing still in the front row of around 50 guys standing in a square formation and whenever somebodies boots were not clean enough this meant trouble. So we learned cleaning boots quick. We had two different sorts of boots, and treated them a bit different: There were the heavy ones for out in the field and marching with "luggage" and the light ones for anything else. (even the light ones had a double stiched welt and high quality leather) The heavies got cleaned with a stiff brush and water, and when dry enough generously provided with "leather fat" as we called it to keep them water proof, the light ones seldom needed more than a bit of brushing and a bit of shoe creme. The creme i used is from a company dating back to the 18th century and it contains almond oil or bees wax (depending on which you take). Kept them nice, and easy to polish up to a shine. (For almost 20 years now i haven't worn leather boots or shoes much, so almost unnecessary knowledge for me now)
I love your honest, real life technique. The boots turned out great! Looks Toaster is recovering nicely.
Years ago a old cobbler told me that two pair of boots will last as long as three and three will last as long as five. (diminishing returns after three) The reason he gave was that when you wear a boot for one day and let it dry for two or three the rot from sweat and just being wet has a hard time to establish itself.
This is 100% true. The leather uppers will last indefinitely if you take care of them and you can get the soles replaced when they wear down, but if the insole disintegrates because you wear the same pair of boots every day for months on end and don't let them dry out and rest, you're pretty much boned.
I recently learned this and now happily switch between my six pairs of boots. Never wearing one for more than a day and letting them dry out. Doing the same thing with shoes. I finally don't feel like a hoarder of footwear. 😅🥾
At 3:15 I always use the saddle soaps that are made in mexico, they are the best, their is one i use a saddle soap that is made of pumpkin, and its all natural and the soap actually helps to preserve the leather and not dry it out, it actually adds the natural oils of the pumpkin after the boot dries i use the oil conditioner, I have a pair of timberland boots for 10 years now that i have been using occasionally and use this method
What is name brand of your saddle soap?
@@mikedavila4926 El Oso pumpkin soap
Thanks. The tip about the water and saddle soap is appreciated. The lessons about the fiber structure of leather helps. I know that I’ve had good work boots for years because I clean and condition them. I have friends and relatives that go through ‘em a pair every year. I look and shouldn’t judge, but I do. Texas
Great video! I appreciate the cautionary tips on not over soaping or getting the leather soaked with water. I just got some nice leather boots for work and want to make them last as long as possible and keep them looking their best. Thank you!
I live in Michigan , so my boots take a beating in winter with salt brine, snow and slush .
Mink oil is a must to keep good boots from cracking
what about bear grease?
Happy to see Toaster back! Hope his skin is healthy
Saddle soap is great for the occasional clean, rather than for every time you clean your boots-- so probably once, maybe twice a year depending on what conditions you're putting your boots through. Otherwise, brush your boots off regularly and recondition as needed.
Just a dude and his Toaster. I never miss an upload. Started by looking how to break in my Docs that I had always wanted and now I learn something I didn’t know every week. I also think that you should display the half boots behind you ❄️🐱🥰
Jessica Seyfried - I think he eventually took this on board
I've become addicted to this channel!
Great vid. Definitely do another one on cleaning with broader range of steps - from foam cleaning and removing old creams (acetone/Reno Mat etc) to adding layers of stuff (conditioner, mink oil, cream, polish). There's plenty of vids on that, of course, but I'd personally love to hear your take on importance (or otherwise) of each, actual effects on the leather, situations when some of these steps are more appropriate or not, etc.
Just some thoughts :)
Best technique. I do exactly the same steps, dry brushing is most important, then slightly dump brash with soap and immediately wipe with a dry cloth. Apply some oil or wax.
Working on a diesel truck, a lot diesel doped on my boots. Those boots lasted for a long time, no cracks and minimum cleanup.
I had a wallet I spilled a bottle of oil on that lasted for years without conditioning it, probably a simmilar effect.
I was using Huberds grease for a long time (love the smell, especially), but then found out my favorite Finnish army suplus store, Varusteleka, sells 500ml tubs of their grease for super cheap (texture and smell is very similar to Huberds as well). They also sell pine tar which they recommend mixing with their grease for treating leather.
After using that stuff, I don't think i'll go back to the North American stuff. It's cheap, does the job as well if not better than others I have tried, smells great, and waterproofs (I avoid goretex in leather boots)
Nice! Do you recommend anything for me here in Florida? I'm trying to buy whatever your using at the same price point 😁
Any UK metalheads out there will find this great after the mud mass that is Download Festival each year!
We've got a few Stateside that will wreck your boots too.
Was welly boots for the whole thing last year. Jesus it was dreadful. But awesome
Appreciate this so much, I work in a barn so this is so helpful with minimal time and lil bit more effort within that small amount of time is great for my little energy left at the end of the day.
I would love to see your take on favorite cowboy/“shitkicker” boots and boot construction
Thank you for helping me clean and condition my boots without spending money.
I'm pretty clueless about leather, and watched this after rubbing bag balm on my boots and wondering if i should have washed them with water or soap first. Glad I didn't! Thanks for keeping it short and practical!
I definitely ruined a pair or two of boots doing exactly what you say not to do. People, listen to this man!
This is the best boot care video I’ve seen yet. Thank you.
6mins to get to "I've brushed the dirt off" 😂
omg that little cat harness 😍❤️😍🐈
Toaster feels really tough when he wears it.
@@RoseAnvil rightly so 🖤🐈
Okay, I'm addicted to your channel.
Waiting for the next video with more steps for cleaning and conditioning the leather. I'd like to know more about using layers of dubbin, mink oil, cream, polish, etc.
Like what to use first, waterproofing or moisturizing? And last? - For smooth and grain leather :)
Thanks!
I’ll make sure to cover those in the more in depth video
Great Kitty! Even sits on daddy s shoulder! Great simple video & time saver☆
Felt like hanging out with your older brother and learning, loved it!
I was skeptical about you getting them clean without water but that actually worked well.
I’m sure many experts will be chiming in to say you did it wrong though.......it is the RUclips comment section after all 🤓
Oh wow, I didn’t know how much of an effect scrubbing, but especially the brush has.. I tried 4 different brushes now that I had lying around, stiff vegetable brush, soft vegetable brush, a stiff shoe cleaner brush and a soft… rubber shoe cleaner brush? And surprisingly enough to me, the rubber one cleaned out a lot of dirt just so, while the others seemed to smear the dirt? Maybe it stuck to the brush via an electrostatic effect? Who knows ^^ Point is - even „just“ a brush can already make a big difference, but there’s also a difference in brushes!
Maybe a video on cleaning and waterproofing a pair of boots for winter
Great quick tutorial. More time for trapping mink!
Hi I am just commenting because this was the most relaxing video about conditioning leather boots ever and I am about to go see what kind of oil I have to use on mine…
Can you link the boots in this video? I like them
It'd be really cool to see you do a video on leather jackets, like a Schott Perfecto or something from Vanson
Yeah i really want to do some videos on leather jackets soon. Be sure to keep an eye on my channel to see when they come out
Terrific video. Succinct. Concise. And in minimum time. I’ve always soaked entire boot and furiously scrubbed with dish soap. After drying, the leather becomes hard and If I didn’t use shoe trees, the boot curled-up. I’ll use your method from now forward.
Do you have a video on how to wash / clean a leather jacket. Also get rid of the "old smell" they tend to get if it hasn't been used. Keep up the great work. I've learned heaps from you
Yeah i've been wanting to do a few videos on leather jackets soon so keep an eye out for when those come out!
And thanks! I really appreciate it. I'm glad some people are enjoying my videos
Thank you for the reminder and inspiration to get to my boots. I've had a pair of leather winter boots for years and years, and I think they've lasted so long because I regularly maintain them. But it's been a rough winter and I keep forgetting. It was good to get some new tips, and learn that I've been doing things (mostly) right all this time. I've stop using a wet rag to wash them off first though.
Thanks for the tips. I was searching for effective ways to clean my docs and this video came in at the right time. I'm looking forward to exploring your channel and get some information on boot brands worth investing in. I really appreciate you buying and taking the time to review docs.
Ngl I feel like a noob trying to clean out these boots I got from a vintage store, but this video really did make me feel at ease of, there’s no pressure, the boots are gonna look great anyways! as long as you don’t completely neglect them
I use saddle soap to clean then polish them. The doc Martins Dublin polish keeps my boots slick and black. It's also waterproof and conditioner wax.
They don’t like mink oil because coming from minks but are ok with cleaning & wearing animal skin?
Great video as always! just this weekend I watched a bunch of vids on how to clean and codition leather boots and most of them swear by saddle soap, so this info really comes in handy. Can't wait for the next cleaning video. Thanks for the info!
Great video on how to clean and condition
WOW - I'm so glad I watched your video. I found a pair of my boots 👢 hidden in a cupboard. Two years later I came across them!!! They needed quite a lot of TLC. I followed your instructions & they look great 👍 So a big thank you for posting your video 👢 👢 👢 👢
this was a nice short video on cleaning -- cover the basics --- QUICK! I liked IT!!
Great knowledge, thanks. You got any videos on sewing zippers on to boots by hand?
Dying to know what your table top is made of?? It would be nice to see a demonstration of the cat harness. Obenauf's has anti mold/mildew ingredients and I can tell you it really works. Important if you have moisture around.
Thanks for the help just got my first pair of boots
can you do logger boots and more cowboy boots also hunting boots and snake boots ?!
What brand of boots are those?
Thomas Crapper was an English plumber and businessman. He founded Thomas Crapper & Co in London, a plumbing equipment company. So, that is why some people call the water closet (W.C)/Toilet/Loo/John whatever.... The Crapper
I'm leaning towards only using saddle soap once or twice a year for deep shampooing. I'm a boot noob, this is my 2nd season pulling boots out of storage. I hit them with saddle soap and a wet rag, let them dry thoroughly, then spoiled them with mink oil. I also have an old leather jacket that I thrifted from Salvation Army. It's so dry that I actually put mink oil on it first (it was already dry and cracking), then I'm gonna shampoo it with saddle soap to get the stains out, then reapply mink oil. It should be good all year, right?
I've never used saddle soap before so clueless when I bought it lol. Glad I came across your video. I live in the city now so my boots don't get as dirty as they did when I lived and worked as a wildland firefighter myself.
Growing up on a farm and ranch and riding horses. why we were told to break in our boots was to take and stand in the horse trough let the water soak the boots then wear them all day that way breaks them in around your feet. Has worked every time for me. and I condition them about every three to four months with old fashioned mink oil not the new stuff
How about leather belts? How to keep them looking nice without staining your pants with oil residue?
Can't wait to try this on my boots when I get home from work!
how do i condition light brown boots? are they gonna turn dark brown😢 is there a way of conditioning that doesn’t make that happen? or does the leather turn back to its colour with time?
I really enjoyed your cat at 8:26
Is there a method that you recommend for those needing to stretch leather boots?
I put oily rags inside my boots for some days and the leather should stretch
I have altamas all black jungle boots I spray them off with a hose let them dry and reaply mink oil the pasty kind and takes about 2 min. But I wouldn't do that to my Rios of Mercedes elephant skin boots or not even on my Tony llamas. Great videyo, thanks bro.
Great video. How often should one condition their boots? Once a month? Once every two months?
But can I use coconut oil?!
Just looking for yet another use/excuse to pop the lid on this big Costco jug, baby !!
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Mink oil long term can oxidize and harden leather. Also keep oil away from welt or it can seep into the welt and compromise it.
That is similar how I clean my boots. I didn't have the can saddle soap yet though I normal use the can mink oil all the time. I only have 1 can left from 1940-60s era. I haven't look for a can version though need to soon. I seen one person using beewax which I was thinking on getting.
Rofl the wee little leather harness is so adorable
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Suggestion for a video - I have a really sweet green '80s German leather motorcycle jacket that has a slice in the leather on the back. The cut goes through the surface grain but not the entire way through the leather. What would be your recommendations on repairing this, materials, etc?
Will something like dr bronners Castile soap work better than saddle soap since it has olive and coconut oils and no harsh chemicals?
a video on Suede cleaning would be nice!!
Are there any type of oils or conditioners for nubuck/ suede boots?! Like the Timberland 6inch. I have read that adding moisturizing oils to those types of leather will ruin them. Any comment on that or maybe even a video?
Nikolay Stoykov checkout nikwax brand leather products. They make at least one. Definite spot check to see if the color changes. Also, recommend waterproof spraying suede to keep stains away
Non-funny comment here! What brand are those boots? I think my wife'd love them!
Tristan J. Cumpole the brand was on the bottom, I think they’re Ariat
they’re a discontinued style of Ariat boots
Ya they are ariat! I bought these a few years ago. I wish they still made them.
Thanks gents. It looks like they make similar styles. Time to go gift shopping, methinks.
Tristan J. Cumpole yea I really like their boot that’s featured on the show Longmire ;)
We call it clomping. As in "Go clomp your shoes before you clean them!" Only I am the only one cleaning them. Next Sunday night before dinner will be mandatory watching of this video. So they (teenage sons) will know how to clean 'em themselves after the clomping. I Learned something as well, thanks!
Haha i like the idea of being a part of a family meeting. It's definitely a good thing to learn though. You can make a pair of boots last for so long if you take care of them
What boots are these?
That's way different than what I do. I pressure wash my gortex waterproof work boots then let them dry overnight. The next day I mink them 3x. Letting the oil set each time. Been doing that for 20yrs. Works for me. Can you show use how to clean nubuck/sweade for our fancy boots as I won't use pressure washer and oil on that as I don't want my military desert boot to change colour.
One question I do have is why do you use mink oil are there any benefits to using mink oil vs standard leather conditioner or is it just your preference
Thank you for the info, if you have a pair of smooth leather shoes that never get dirty and you polish them after each wear, do you need to condition them?
What brand boots are those?
Is there a difference in the liquid mink oil and the one that is paste in the tin? I mean aside from the consistency? Also, would baseball glove conditioner work?
may I ask what brand and model those boots are? That is the exact style I am looking for! Great vid!
does anyone know what boots they are?
Thank you for your service to your community
I use mink oil, beeswax and baseball glove oil.after a bristle scrub then a small horse hair brush.
What brand are the boots that you cleaned?
Just wash them in the kitchen sink with a soft dish brush and Dawn dishwashing soap. It's mild enough, and removes all the excess surface oils you want removed. Run them under warm water while scrubbing and cleaning, and rinsing. It's ok if they are soaking wet. Set them in a spot that is warm and dry, to FULLY dry overnight. The next day, condition them with your favorite conditioner, leather honey, pure neatsfoot, mink oil, etc.. There's nothing wrong with soaking them temporarily to get them super clean, since you will be replacing the necessary conditioning oils the next day. For people who actually work for a living, like loggers and farmers, especially cattle farmers, you really appreciate thoroughly cleaning your boots.
One thing is for SURE, you goop on the mink oil and let it sit over night, those boots will slowly “weep” back the oils for weeks. I say “wash away”, just pickle them in mink oil after.
Seriously, try polishing and buffing HEAVILY mink oiled boots and you’ll understand
Thanks for spreading your knowledge. Needed this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Use saddle soap and the re oil them that's why they make the oil to reoil them
Looks pretty easy. Would this process be different if I treat smooth leather, like the one they use in the "cheaper" version of DocMartens?